Support Us

Without the help and support from members of the public, we could not keep the hospital open.

Found a bird?

Here’s a guide to provide you with information about what to do if you come across an injured bird.

Become a volunteer

Volunteers are the backbone of the organisation. Our work wouldn’t be possible without the hours of care they put into working with us.

What to do with an injured bird

Here’s how to help if you find a bird in need of care.

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Support our work

We need your help. Without the help and support from members of the public, we could not keep the hospital open.

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Become a Volunteer

We can’t do it without you

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Our Story

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Welcome to Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital

Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital Cornwall is the only wildlife centre in Cornwall dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of seabirds. Through our high quality care our aim is to treat and rehabilitate the birds at our Hospital and return them to the wild. We work with hundreds of birds every year and are proud of the positive impact this makes towards Cornwall’s unique marine and coastal environment.

We are currently undertaking some essential maintenance work at our site in Mousehole. Due to the stress that the unavoidable noise and upheaval would cause the birds in our care, we cannot have any patients on site during this period.

However, we are really looking forward to re-opening on 1 May 2026. In preparation, we are currently recruiting for Seasonal Workers and Volunteers to support us during the peak season of May – October. Please find more details in our Work with Us section.

The hospital was founded in 1928 by sisters, Dorothy and Phyllis Yglesias. We are a registered charity depending entirely on legacies, donations, membership and fundraising to support our important work.